Thursday, June 16, 2011

Steampunk Bird Collaborative- Published

Well I'm happy to finally announce our Steampunk birds were
published in the latest issue Of Somerset Studios Gallery.
Theres a Little story behind this so bare with me.
Almost two years ago several of my GFs got together for a day of crafting,
We had decided to make Steampunk birds.
This was way before most knew what Steampunk was.
I had carved the bird bases from wood. Here are our results.

Front page, from L to R. mine, Debbie's, another one of mine and Mindi's

Foreground Inkas Bird- Time Flies

top Close up of Inkas, Center Barbs Maltese Cardinal, bottom
Debbie's Pretty Purdy Peacock

Top my Wings of Wonder, bottom Mindi's Songbird

My Chanson de Parisenne.

I normally wouldn't have shown all five pages but wanted to give credit where credit was due,
 These gals did such an amazing job on the Steampunk birds.
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62 comments:

  1. Shelly SchmidtJune 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Wow Lynn- you never cease to amaze me! I love seeing all of your fabulous ideas! Congrats on being published and thank you for sharing the collection of birds.

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  2. peggy gattoJune 16, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    This is wonderful and what a great and fun idea!!!
    Congratulations!!!
    If you do something like this again, I'd love to play!

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  3. Kathy EddyJune 16, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    These are juat fabulous Lynn! What fun you must have making these together!

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  4. Cynthia SchelzigJune 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Congrats on the publication....do you mean Stampington has had your birds for TWO YEARS till now with the publishing??? I have heard of some people submitting a card and FIVE years later it shows up in a magazine...nothing like up to date creations:)

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  5. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Lynn..once again you have rocked my world. I have 4 styles of birds that really need help and you have given my wheels and gears a spinning. Thanks for the boost and congrats for yet another publishing. IF our cash flow ever picks up I am going to get subscriptions to the various SOMERSET magazines so I won't miss any of your work. TFS.
    Love, Liz
    Prescott, AZ

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  6. Angie Hall HavilandJune 16, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh my goodness, Lynn!! These are FABULOUS! Congrats on the feature :)

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  7. ImagiMeriJune 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Man, even down with a bad back you're one prolific artist! Congratulations........again!!!! I so adore your work, and I hope, I hope I can get that one piece from you, as it will become the big showpiece in my studio.

    Love and Hugs,
    Meri

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  8. JoyceJune 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    My art friend and I absolutely LOVE your birds. These are FABULOUS! Now here is the question: What would it take for you to carve up a few and sell them to me? you can e-mail me at jlaux@verizon.net if this is at all something you would consider. OR is there somewhere we could go buy them? Thank you for your consideration and once again, beautiful work and I'll bet you all had fun playing together when you made these.

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  9. Valerie-JaelJune 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great stuff! Valerie

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  10. EveJune 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Amazing project!! Congratulations! :-)

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  11. CarlaJune 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    wow Congrats on the publication and I have to say that all the birds are just darling!

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  12. NettyJune 16, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    All wonderful and love your carving of the birds. Congratulations to all. Annette x

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  13. ToniJune 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I saw these in Somerset and just adored the article... Congrats once again Lynn... You are so inspirational !!!!!

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  14. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJune 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Absolutely fabulous steampunk birds, love every detail and you made them yourself from wood, how creative. Tracy x

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  15. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    congrats Lynn
    you are so talented,
    as are your friends
    those birds are amazing :D
    BEAR HUGS
    ~victoria~

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  16. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    These birds are absolutely STUNNING Lynn. I so adore your work. Thank you for always inspiring!!!

    Toodles
    Erika

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  17. DianeJune 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Congratulations to all of you. The birds are all really cute and I'm sure you had so much fun. Diane

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  18. flutterbycrafterJune 16, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Congratulations. well deserved, even though it did take a 'little' time, they are beautiful xx

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  19. Chris aka ScrappylassieJune 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Lynn-
    Saw these wonderful birds in the magazine. Didn't realize that you belonged to our Yahoo ATT group too when I mentioned this great issue in a recent post or I would've mentioned you. They are so creative and colorful. Thanks for sharing.
    Chris/Scrappylassie

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  20. Lucy EdmondsonJune 16, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Oh Lynn, I am so pleased for you, and your collaborators! What a wonderful and original project. Just my kind of thing, although I wouldn't have been clever enough to pull it off,

    Lucy x

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  21. LululizJune 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    You girls must have sparked off each other in a big way, those birds are just fabulous, each and every one of them.

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  22. paddyJune 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    the birds look fabulous - I had just bought that magazine this past weekend - read thru the mag but did not know the steampunk birds were yours and your friends-you all must of have a ball

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  23. Louise (KardKrazy)June 16, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    This is something you don't see every day. Seems like your group of friends is just as artsy as you are! Congrats to all of you on being published!

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  24. misteejayJune 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    What a lovely collection of birds. You and your friends obviously had a lot of fun making these - congrats on the publication.

    Toni xx

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  25. Carol W.June 16, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    WOW fantastic collection of birds! Each one is beautiful. Congratulations on the publication.

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  26. Healing WomanJune 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    How creative! So glad to see they were published and congratulations to all!

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  27. Paper SquirrelJune 16, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Wow, these are so cool. Congratulations! Well deserved.

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  28. Linda M. CainJune 16, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    what great fun!!! love them all!!!

    ~Linda

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  29. AngelaJune 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  30. CindyJune 16, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Congratulations on getting published again Lynn!! I love all of the birds, you did a great job of carving them also.

    Hugs XX
    Barbara

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  31. JoJune 16, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    OMG!!! you never cease to amaze and your talents are just so many ... carving all of these birds ... i am totally impressed at you level of creativity as wells as the creativity of your friends!!!
    I can't believe that it took them 2 years to publish these amazing little creations but i am sure glad that they did!

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  32. Sonya BadgleyJune 16, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    How fun and having published memories to boot! That is great, Lynn.
    I hope your weekend is wonderful.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  33. CreateologyJune 16, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Brilliant Steampunk Birds. You girls must have had such a great day of creating. Your studio walls would have quite the stories I am certain. Congratulations on the publication. You are uber talented my dear...

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  34. Deb (dcorder)June 16, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    First. Congrats on the publication of these sweet birds. Second. I'm speechless. These are just amazing!!!

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  35. ncurryartisteJune 16, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    These are terrific! Congrats on your publication.

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  36. Marie Lost Bird StudioJune 17, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    congrats on being published!!!
    The birds are absolutely fabulous!!
    Love them all.Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  37. SharonJune 17, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Oh these are fantastic!!!!!

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  38. bockel24June 17, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    love them all, Lynn, thanks for sharing!

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  39. Dreaming of VintageJune 17, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Congratulations Lynn! Your birds are awesome!
    Kelly

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  40. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Always awesome! Incredible! You are going to run out of space on your sidebar for covers :)

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  41. Artfully MusingJune 17, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Congrats Lynn, wonderful work! Laura

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  42. Lynne MoncrieffJune 17, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    A brilliant idea. The fact it is a group of friends who created the art makes it all the more special.
    Just love those birds.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  43. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Wow those are so cool! All great artists are ahead of their times, awesome.

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  44. June CampbellJune 17, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Truly amazing. I am in awe of your creativity. I love steampunk!

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  45. NanJune 17, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Great article Lynn! Your birds are absolutely fabulous. I just picked up the magazine this week and saw them. Isn't it funny how long it actually takes them to use something sometimes. I always used to think the art was made a month or so ago! :0 Nan

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  46. CarolynJune 17, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Having seen the birds in person and watching them come to fruition, I can tell you they were all stunning. I was thrilled to see them featured in more than one picture.

    CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

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  47. ALTERED ARTIFACTSJune 17, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What a wonderful day... a special gift from a wonderful friend :) I will always treasure both the day and the friend.

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  48. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Oh so wonderful all of them. They took their sweet time publishing them didn't they?

    love Dawn xx

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  49. Chris ArlingtonJune 17, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    So glad this was published it is stunning. Now I will have a hard copy.

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  50. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    CONGRATS girl! The steampunk birds are such a cool idea!

    Sandy xox

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  51. Julia @ Vintage with LacesJune 18, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Hi Lynn, It was so sweet of you to carve the birds for your friends to play with. I love your and the other girls creations. Congratulations on being published again! That's wonderful!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  52. Evelyn S.June 18, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    You and your crafty friends are amazing! And just think....ahead of the steampunk craze! ;-)

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  53. KristinJune 18, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Hi Lynn! I saw these - they are just superb! Really, really amazing work. Congratulations! And btw, your sidebar and all the work you have had published is such an inspiration to me. I am so impressed, Kristin xo

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  54. Paula - Buenos AiresJune 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Congratulations on the article. All the birds are gorgeous with an amazing level of detail. What makes this even more charming is the fact that you gathered with friends to play. :)

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  55. MicheleJune 18, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    how super amazing are these? what fun! congrats on being published. xo

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  56. ZoechaosJune 19, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Sensational birds the is magic in everyone thank you for sharing XOXO Zoe

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  57. Creative GrammieJune 20, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    OMG, I had to push my jaw back up where it belonged! I absolutely love these birds!You and your friends are fantastic artists.
    TFS

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  58. Ragamuffin GalJune 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    How wonderful ~ I cannot wait to pick up a copy! Congrats!!!

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  59. Dolly DaydreamsJune 23, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    O M G These are just stunning I can't believe you even carved the birds !!!! Can't get my head around these they are so funky . Congratulations on being published again.

    Marie

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  60. Gerrie JohnnicJune 26, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Wow, I just picked up at issue, can't wait to go check you out, Congrats again! What fun, and you carved them, you are so amazing.

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  61. penny4thoughtsJune 30, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I LOVE all the birds, Lynn!! So great to see them in the magazine - a well deserved congratulations - they are simply fantastic!

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  62. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I got this magazine finally, and love these birds even more seeing them in the mag. They do an awesome job of photography and really did your birds justice! Your crafting group souns like it is really fun to.

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